A Minor Hexatonic
Piano scale diagramIntermediate
A Minor Hexatonic Scale — Notes and Intervals
The A Minor Hexatonic scale is a six-note scale that bridges the gap between the minor pentatonic and full modal scales. On Piano, it contains the notes A, B, C, D, E, G#. It has a soulful, minor character but offers more melodic flexibility, making it a common choice for blues and jazz-rock soloing. Commonly used in Blues, Jazz-Rock, R&B, Soul. Notable players include B.B. King, Albert King, John Mayer. Use over m7 chords and blues changes. More flexible than minor pentatonic but less complex than full Dorian.
Notes: A, B, C, D, E, G#
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3m, 4P, 5P, 7M
Degrees: 1 2 b3 4 5 6
Formula: W-H-W-W-4-H
Number of notes: 6
Musical Character
Bridges the gap between the 5-note minor pentatonic and full 7-note modes — adds one note that provides extra melodic flexibility while maintaining the blues feel.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Blues, Jazz-Rock, R&B, Soul
Notable players: B.B. King, Albert King, John Mayer
How to Use the A Minor Hexatonic Scale
Use over m7 chords and blues changes. More flexible than minor pentatonic but less complex than full Dorian.
Origin & Background
A practical blues scale that adds melodic depth to the minor pentatonic without the full complexity of 7-note scales.
Related Scales
The A Minor Hexatonic scale contains 6 notes (A, B, C, D, E, G#). Use the interactive piano diagram above to explore this scale on Piano.